August 8, 2021 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 8/13/21

Next Sunday:  Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary          Celebrant :  Fr. Williams

Fr. Tharp’s Pager is no longer in use!

For years I have used a pager to receive notification when someone leaves an emergency message on the Sacred Heart telephone system.  People have been telling ... Read More »

August 1, 2021 - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 8/13/21

Next Sunday:   Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time            Celebrant :  Fr. Tharp

Thank You!    Thank You!

I wish to offer a special “Thank You” to Joe Keller, Barb and Chris Fackey, all the chair-people and festival volunteers who made our 2021 Festival one of the best ever.  A ... Read More »

July 25, 2021 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 7/29/21

Next Sunday:   Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time            Celebrant :  Fr. Williams

New Sunday Celebrant

Fr. Ronald Williams, a priest of the Archdiocese since 2002, and most recently stationed in the Ripley area (before moving back to the Greater Cincinnati Area about a week ago); has agreed ... Read More »

July 18, 2021 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 7/16/21

Next Sunday:   Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time          Celebrant :  Fr. Tharp

Attention parish or school volunteers who work with or around children

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has moved from using the “Virtus” Child Protection program to the “Safe Parish” program.   If you have done the Virtus ... Read More »

July 11, 2021 - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 7/09/21

Next Sunday:   Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time               Guest Celebrant         

New Principal

Mrs. Bitzer informed me on June 29th that she has taken the principal position at another parish school in the Archdiocese.  We will begin the Archdiocesan search process immediately, but in the interim long time ... Read More »

July 4, 2021 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 7/09/21

Next Sunday:   Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time            Visiting Priest        

Monday, July 5 is a Federal Holiday

Due to July 4 falling on a Sunday, July 5, 2021 is a Federal Holiday.  At St. Ann, we will follow the “holiday schedule” and move the 6:30 a.m. Mass ... Read More »

June 27, 2021 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/25/21

Next Sunday:   Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time            Visiting Priest           

Monday, July 5 is a Federal Holiday

Due to July 4 falling on a Sunday, July 5, 2021 is a Federal Holiday.  At St. Ann, we will follow the “holiday schedule” and move the 6:30 a.m. Mass ... Read More »

June 20, 2021 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/18/21

Next Sunday:   Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time                           

Basketball Hoops down for Summer Vacation

I am pleased to report that since the end of school, the basketball hoops have been put away for the winter.  Those attending 5:15 p.m. Mass on Saturdays are now able to park ... Read More »

June 13, 2021 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/11/21

Next Sunday:   Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time        Fr. Schmitz

Communion on the Tongue

Fr. Schmitz has indicated that he is not comfortable giving out communion on the tongue.  A few of the laity who serve as Eucharistic Ministers have expressed a similar concern.  Therefore, ... Read More »

June 6, 2021 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/08/21

Masks in Church are Optional after June 2

As of last Wednesday, the Governor has released us from mandatory mask mandates previously enacted under public health and safety guidelines.  Those who are not yet vaccinated or immune are encouraged to socially space in the sections provided and continue ... Read More »